Arts Education for Everyone: Join our Santa Cruz Gives fundraising campaign! 

With your help, we can train passionate local artists, expand arts programs, and ensure every student has access to the transformative power of the arts.

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Watsonville Center for the Arts

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A New Space for the Arts in Watsonville

A collective of artistic and cultural groups sharing classes with the Watsonville community. Watsonville Center for the Arts is a project of Arts Council Santa Cruz County. Come learn with us.

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Free Tax & Bookkeeping Workshops for Artists

January 7, 2025 - 4:00 PMJoin our free workshops to master taxes & bookkeeping. Jan. 7 covers tax deductions, Jan. 14 dives into record-keeping & software. Attend both for a chance to win a 1-year Liberty Tax subscription! Presented by tax professional Leo Rocha.

Yesenia Molina on Cultivating Creativity, Equity, and Justice in the Arts

Listen to Yesenia Molina, Watsonville Arts Program Manager, on On The Cutting Edge (KSQD.ORG) as she shares her vision for fostering creativity, supporting artists, and promoting justice and equity in the arts across Watsonville and beyond.

Reserve a Studio

Reserve a studio for your next gathering, workshop, or class. Available to small to medium-sized groups.

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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